Walk Off and Entrance Mats for your Stone
Floors
By Frederick
M. Hueston, stoneforensics.com
Marble and
other stone flooring have long been prized as a symbol of elegance and wealth.
However, the cold, hard truth is that if not handled carefully, they can be
just that—cold and hard, not to mention expensive to replace. Walk off or
entrance mats are necessary to protect your marble/stone floors from stains and
scratches, prevent rugs from slipping, and add protection and cushioning.
To prevent
slipping on marble/stone floors, walk off mats backing needs significant
gripping force. Be sure to look for backing made of natural rubber rather than
synthetic adhesives and glues, which can stick to and stain floors, to protect
your priceless marble/stone floors and keep mats firmly in place. Natural
rubber naturally and securely attaches to carpets and floors, whether used
alone or in combination with felt. Heat-pressed felt, which delivers a blend of
grip and cushion when paired with natural rubber, is also naturally
long-lasting.
Keeping
your Walk Off Mats Clean
Every
floor mat needs to be cleaned frequently. However, this is particularly crucial
for entrance floor mats. Entrance floormats are frequently subjected to highly
adverse weather and environmental circumstances. This occurs as a result of the
installation of entrance mats across the doorway. Others are positioned right
outside the door, while others are placed right within the house. The doorway
is covered with additional entrance mats that stretch both inside and outside
the house or building. As a result, more dirt and moisture are present on the
mat because it is exposed to exterior weather and environmental factors. The
heavy use is another justification for routine entrance mat cleaning. Anyone
entering your house or office building must tread on and scrape on the welcome
mat. This implies that a lot of dirt, muck, wetness, and debris are collected
by entrance mats. To make your entrance floor mats more practical and to
maintain your building clean, you should give them a thorough cleaning.
Also don’t
forget the underside. Many walk off mats can accumulate moisture under them and
this can cause staining on the stone floor. You should remove the mats regularly
and clean and dry the underside.
There are
many types of mats available so be sure to check with your local janitorial
supplier for recommendations. Even the best mats if not properly cleaned can
damage stone floor so make sure to regularly clean these mats and if they are
worn replace them.
